This is one of our favorite times of the year. We are all settled into our classrooms, and the school year is off to a great start. The scents of simmering apple sauce, pine cones, and fall wonders are in the air. The Tigers and Pandas enjoyed a trip to the Andover Fire Station in […]
Timothy L. Woods, 53, of Joliet, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on September 21, 2014 in Joliet. He was born on November 21, 1960 in Germany to loving parents Ronald Woods of Andover and Linda Woods of Mesa, Arizona. He was the beloved husband of Laura Jane Woods, to whom he was wedded for 19 years. […]
Frederick C. Shaw, 94, a lifetime resident of Salisbury, passed away on September 16, 2014, at the Merrimack County Nursing Home. He was a graduate of Andover High School, Class of 1938. Fred enjoyed visiting with his many friends and restoring old cars. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Edwina Shaw; one […]
Raymond C. Blanchette Sr., 74, of Pembroke died on September 14, 2014, at the Concord Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born on August 20, 1940, in West Hopkinton, Raymond was the son of Phillip and Evelyn (Clark) Blanchette. A resident of Hopkinton for many years, he was employed for 33 years as a machine tender for […]
Royden “Punk” A. Haskins, 67, died unexpectedly on September 3, 2014, at his residence in Boscawen. Mr. Haskins was born on August 5, 1947, in North Troy, Vermont, the son of the late Kenneth and Irene (Wheeler) Haskins. He was a resident of Boscawen for the past several years. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Haskins […]
Arthur Alwin Dean, 79, of Meredith passed away at Golden View Health Care Center on August 25, 2014. Art was born in Tilton on June 23, 1935, to Gladys (Merrill) and Charles Dean. He grew up in Tilton, graduating from Tilton-Northfield High School. Art attended Plymouth State Teachers College, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree […]
A trip to Greece ... with the Beacon!
Our preschool year of 2014-15 is in full swing, after a minor week set back. As the years have progressed, the weather elements of New Hampshire have deteriorated the outside of our unique school building. The Andover Congregational Church had made the decision to have it repainted this summer, which we did during the week […]
Scuba, canoeing, winter camping ... and more!
The start of the school year also brings the start of Boy Scouts for the 2014-15 year. Any boy who has finished the fifth grade or is 12 or older is welcome to join. Meetings are Monday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 PM at the Annex (formerly the Hamp House) unless otherwise noted. The first meeting was held on […]
Part-time openings still available
The Andover After School Program (AASP) welcomes back all of the students returning to our program and our many new ones. We have had the pleasure of adding eight new students to our program. The year has started out fabulously. Everyone is adjusting to their new areas and falling into the routine very nicely. We […]